Here's an interesting piece - Welcoming Homer the tree-hugger - sent to the BBC Green Room by an American writer.
Considering the provenance it is unsurprisingly funny, intelligent and irreverent.
But...
Despite enjoying every word, and agreeing with it all, by the end I was not terribly sure what more I could do.
Yes, 'we' need to cooperate. And certainly those on his list need to be brought on board. But join what?
How I wish I had the cachet of writing something like the Simpsons behind me to get published in such a major medium and simply say 'please join Junkk.com and use it. It's free, it's fun and may make a small difference'.
I guess I'll try. But will it get read in some niche area by anyone other than a bunch of hypocrites like me who will immediately discuss and criticise without even giving it a go?
We have had welcome support for Junkk.com form many areas. But what has amazed me is how few we can trace who have actually signed up and used it. Our best hope are those who just like the idea and want to play.
Back to the shed.
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I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.